Georges River Council

Library Officer Programs

Share your passions for technology and creativity by developing engaging library programs at Georges River Council.

 Are you a creative and community-minded library technician with interest in emerging technologies and a passion for developing and delivering accessible and engaging workshops? Join our dynamic and innovative Programs Team at Georges River Council as a Library Officer Programs in a role focused on collaborating with our panel of expert Learning Experience Facilitators to offer inventive library programs and workshops that activate our Media Lab, Sound Booth, and related special collections. 

Our Media Lab programming is developed to meet community lifelong learning needs and are delivered in collaboration with a panel of expert Learning Experience Facilitators and local organisations that specialise in creative, audio and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) fields.

We are looking for a motivated programs officer who demonstrates excellent customer service, attention to detail and a community-minded approach to programming.

For an overview of our recent Media Lab Programs, please visit Media Lab Workshops by Georges River Libraries | Eventbrite.

This role is primarily based at Clive James Library, Kogarah, and will involve other locations as required. 

What We Offer

• Permanent Full-time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary range: $73,331.53- $84,965.51 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications, and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Flexible start and finish times
• Potential for a 9-day fortnight based on operational requirements
• Additional Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake rostered duties at all Georges River Libraries to meet customer expectation
• Provide support and instructional training to staff and customers in the use of library software, self-service kiosks, public computers, photocopiers and printers
• Deliver and promote library and information services that meet the diverse needs and interests of the community encouraging the development of literacy, creativity and lifelong learning
• Plan, develop, promote and deliver library and information services, programs and events that reflect and enhance the informational, cultural, recreational and educational needs of the local community
• Maintain awareness of current trends, issues and new technologies to ensure services and programs remain relevant to the target audience
• Deliver targeted community outreach to key priority groups as determined by the Outreach Program promoting library services to the broader community
• Contribute to the promotion of programs, services and events through in-house publications, the web, and other promotional opportunities; implement the Library's style guide; liaise with Council's Media Unit

What We Are Looking For

• TAFE Diploma qualification in Library and Information Science and/or equivalent library experience
• Demonstrated experience in library and information services
• Demonstrated experience in implementing, promoting, delivering effective and relevant library services, programs and events to a diverse community encouraging literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning                                                           
• Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication including summarising data, preparing reports and providing training
• High level customer focused approach to service delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment

Desirable

• Demonstrated interest and experience in the application of technology for the delivery of high-level library services
• Certificate IV in training
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Working with children check

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Vickey Foggin, Team Leader Library Programs on 02 9330 9517.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.